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Guide to the Rivanna Trail Around Charlottesville, Virginia
Posted by Chris | Filed under Central Virginia, Trail Information
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Originally Published at Rivanna Trails Foundation
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This information describes the various sections of the Rivanna Trail that circumnavigate the City of Charlottesville. Trail sections are described in counterclockwise order. (length, cumulative mileage from mile 0, description of footing)
Woolen Mills to Riverview Park(.41 miles, mile 0 is at railroad trestle, moderate)
Mile 0 is at the railroad trestle. Follow the sandy trail from Moore’s Creek to the Woolen Mills dam, climb up to East Market St., turn right, and do a short road walk past historic mill buildings. Turn right at Riverside Ave., and turn right again into Riverview Park.
Riverview Park to Route 250 at Free Bridge
(1.48 miles, 1.89 from mile 0, easy)
As you follow the trail that hugs the bank of the Rivanna River, watch for the many birds that inhabit the park’s fields and forests. After exiting the fields, continue along the river’s edge. A spur trail (.39 miles) makes possible a loop hike within the park.
Route 250 at Free Bridge to Holmes Ave.
(1.64 miles, 3.53 from mile 0, moderate)
Enjoy rewarding views of the Rivanna River as the trail winds through a valuable strip of buffer vegetation. Look for a roadwalk section of the trail. Side trails near the mouth of Meadow Creek pass through an Osage orange grove and pines. Parking is available at the VFW trailhead on River Rd.
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